IT has been revealed that just five of the 26 gardaí assigned to the Donegal Gaeltacht are proficient in Irish. In correspondence to the Public Accounts Committee, An Garda Síochána disclosed that less than half of the 89 gardaí assigned to Gaeltacht areas across the country have the ability to work in the Irish language, […]
Donegal man walks Camino in memory of his late wife
A DONEGAL man who undertook a fundraising walk of the Camino in memory of his late wife has presented a cheque from the funds raised to Letterkenny University Hospital and the Donegal Hospice. Retired judge, Seán MacBride from Moville, who completed part of the Camino, a historic pilgrimage route, in memory of his late wife, […]
‘Spoiled votes is a very worrying trend’ – Deputy Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher
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DONEGAL TD Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher said the results of this year’s presidential election were not surprising. This comes following Catherine Connolly’s landslide victory on Saturday when she was elected the tenth President of Ireland. Speaking to the Donegal News, Deputy Gallagher said: “I was getting a very clear indication from constituents that they were […]
Moderator congratulates President-Elect Connolly
THE Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Right Reverend Dr Trevor Gribben, has offered his congratulations to President-Elect Catherine Connolly, who will become the 10th President of Ireland and only the third women to hold the office. Assuring her of his prayers, Dr Gribben said: “On behalf of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, I would […]
Son pays heartbreaking tribute to Seamus Quinn
The gifted Loreto Letterkenny teacher remembered for giving ‘love and counsel’ so easily
Petition to reopen Donegal ISPCA rehabilitation centre garners almost 1,500 signatures
by Mia Regan ALMOST 1,500 people have signed a petition calling for the reopening of the Donegal ISPCA Animal Rehabilitation Centre to reopen. The Ballyare-based centre closed its doors in September after the withdrawal of The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA). The ISPCA took over management of the centre from the Donegal SPCA, […]
Landslide victory for Catherine Connolly in Donegal
Galway woman promises a ‘presidency of diversity’
Letterkenny teacher to be laid to rest today
THE funeral of beloved Letterkenny teacher Seamus Quinn will take place this morning in Derry. Mr Quinn, pictured below, was well-known throughout Donegal for his years spent teaching Spanish in Loreto Secondary School. Requiem Mass will take place at 10am this morning in St Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn followed by private cremation. Advertisement Following the news of his passing, Loreto […]
Missing Letterkenny teacher sadly found deceased
Gardaí have confirmed that a missing Letterkenny teacher has sadly been found deceased. Earlier today, the PSNI launched a public appeal for missing man Seamus Quinn. Seamus (63) worked as a teacher in Letterkenny. Advertisement Seamus’s last location is believed to be on the city side of Derry yesterday morning. A garda spokesperson said: “Following […]
‘Peter was a beloved man, a cherished man to those who knew him and loved him’
Donegal boxing legend Peter O’Donnell laid to rest in Raphoe